The Philadelphia Flyers offense remains a potent force, and the surprising play of forward Jakub Voracek is a key component of that success.
Voracek is off to a red-hot start, by far the best in his NHL career. The 25-year-old native of the Czech Republic has already scored five goals and 18 points in the first 12 games of the season. That has him in second place overall in the league, just one point behind Sidney Crosby.
This is the fastest start for the Flyers player in nearly a decade.
Last season, Voracek scored 23 goals and 62 points, both career highs. This season he is on pace to score 34 goals and 123 points, nearly double his previous best effort.
There are many reasons for Voracek’s early-season success. The first is that he came into camp this year in the best shape he’s ever been in. During the offseason, Voracek changed his diet. As a result, he lost 10 pounds without sacrificing strength or quickness.
“No pasta, no bread,” Voracek told Randy Miller of NJ.com. “It was tough…I tried it and so far it’s good. I feel quicker.”
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Analyzing How Jakub Voracek’s Fast Start Has Energized the Philadelphia Flyers
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